Carne Asada is marinated sirloin or flank steak that is grilled and served sliced thin. Great for tacos or to pair with rice. A Mexican favorite that you can make so easy in your own backyard!
As far as I am concerned, every night should be taco night and if you can make them on the grill, even better! This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and uses a budget friendly cut of steak that makes a great dinner.
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How to Make Carne Asada:
Mix up the Marinade:
- Olive Oil
- Soy Sauce
- Lime Juice
- Orange Juice
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Garlic
- Ground Cumin
- Smoked Paprika
- Tenderize sirloin steak or flank steak with a meat tenderizer or sharp knife.
- Pour marinade over steak and tenderize, once more. This will get the marinade flavors down into your steak.
- Set aside and prepare a grill fire to about 300° using hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
- Place steak over direct fire to sear about 3 minutes. Top with remaining marinade and close the grill.
- Cook for about 8 - 10 minutes or until steak reaches desired doneness. Check internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing thin.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with warm flour tortillas and your favorite Tex-Mex toppings.
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES FOR CARNE ASADA:
- Rare: 130°
- Medium Rare: 140°
- Medium: 155°
- Well Done: 165°
Carne Asada is a staple at Mexican restaurants and is really simple to make for your next taco night. The marinade gives the steaks incredible flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
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Carne Asada
Carne Asada is marinated sirloin or flank steak that is grilled and served sliced thin. Great for tacos or to pair with rice. A Mexican favorite that you can make so easy in your own backyard!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Pat sirloin steak with paper towels to dry. Cut steak in half if it is large.
Tenderize with a meat tenderizer or sharp knife.
Mix marinade together by combining olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, cumin and smoked paprika.
Pour over steak and tenderize once more.
Set steak aside while you prepare a grill fire to about 300° with hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
Place steak over direct fire and sear for 3 - 5 minutes. Move to indirect heat and top with remaining marinade.
Close the grill lid and continue to cook until steak reaches desired doneness using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature.
Remove from grill and set aside 10 minutes before slicing thin.
Top with chopped cilantro and serve with warm flour tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Internal temperatures for Carne Asada:
- Rare: 130°
- Medium Rare: 140°
- Medium: 155°
- Well Done: 165°
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 479Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 672mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 42g
Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.
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